Port Washington Historical Society Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $218.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Port Washington, WI
- Founding
- 06/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-1720631
Organization Overview
Port Washington Historical Society Inc is located in Port Washington, WI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A82) the organization is classified as: Historical Societies & Historic Preservation, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Port Washington Historical Society Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Port Washington Historical Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Port Washington Historical Society Inc generated $218.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $312.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION, PRESERVATION, ADVANCEMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE HISTORY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON AREA. OUR GOAL IS TO PRESERVE THE LOCAL HISTORY OF PORT WASHINGTON AND PROVIDE ENRICHING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATING THE PORT EXPLOREUM IN THE HISTORIC HENRY HILL BUILDING BUILT IN 1907. THE EXLPOREUM CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSPIRATIONAL DISCOVERY AND JOYFUL LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPLORATION OF THE RICH HISTORY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON,WI AREA. USING A VARIETY OF METHODS OF STORY-TELLING, THE EXPLOREUM CONNECTS VISITORS WITH THE PAST WHILE RELATING THAT HISTORY WITH TODAY'S PORT WASHINGTON.ONGOING RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC 1860 PORT WASHINGTON LIGHT STATION, TOURS ARE GIVEN TO SCHOOL AGE GROUPS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ( WHEN AVAILABLE ). THE LIGHT STATION IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER. A PUBLIC KIOSK PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT PORT WASHINGTON'S NAVIGATIONAL LIGHTS WAS PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED WITH THE AID OF AN EAGLE SCOUT.ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION OF ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL MATERIALS GERMANE TO THE AREA SURROUNDING AND INCLUDING PORT WASHINGTON WI ARE COLLECTED AND DISPLAYED FOR EDUCATIONAL AND PERSERVATION.HEALTH CONCERNS AND A COVID 19 WORLD WIDE EPIDEMIC( CORONAVIRUS DISEASE ) SEVERELY LIMITED THE ORGANIZATION THIS YEAR. REVENUE SOURCES WERE LIMITED AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS WERE CLOSED OR HALTED. AS A RESULT, A SECOND PPP LOAN WAS APPLIED FOR, RECEIVED AND SUBSEQUENTLY FORGIVEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dawn St George Exec Director | 40 | $55,000 | |
George Bichler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James J Pauly President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Nancy Holley Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kay Goodwin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Patrick Curtiss Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $56,659 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $81,349 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $138,008 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,011 |
| Investment income | $622 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,775 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $33,794 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $5,140 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $218,923 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,170 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,603 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,392 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,162 |
| Office expenses | $6,372 |
| Information technology | $5,622 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,536 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,224 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $142,032 |
| Insurance | $325 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $312,413 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,352 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $183,734 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $33,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,185 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,016,043 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $67 |
| Total assets | $2,248,881 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,630 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $800 |
| Total liabilities | $9,430 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,239,451 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,248,881 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Port Washington Historical Society Inc has recieved totaling $16,750.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $10,250 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,300 |
Equitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Dubuque County Historical Society Dubuque, IA | $42,203,208 | $9,721,079 |
Heritage Mark Foundation East Lansing, MI | $12,066,077 | $372,589 |
Detroit Historical Society Detroit, MI | $8,852,742 | $2,440,000 |
Carriage Town Ministries Flint, MI | $8,458,686 | $3,709,862 |
Minnesota Landmarks St Paul, MN | $7,312,284 | $2,339,984 |
Friends Of The Chicago River Chicago, IL | $1,960,790 | $1,822,157 |
Midwest Art Conservation Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $2,125,685 | $1,795,271 |
Iowa Railroad Historical Society Boone, IA | $4,623,282 | $1,830,405 |
Landmarks Preservation Council Chicago, IL | $10,408,115 | $1,991,527 |
Historical Society Of Michigan Lansing, MI | $2,060,475 | $1,664,694 |
Michigan State Tr For Railway Pres Inc Owosso, MI | $6,031,068 | $2,296,352 |
Ramsey County Historical Society Inc Saint Paul, MN | $5,355,556 | $1,137,123 |